View Single Post
  #5  
Old September 6th 08, 07:42 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
bikensoar
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 12
Default Side-mounted canopy -- Prevent blowing shut?

On Sep 5, 1:49*pm, "Paul Remde" wrote:
Hi Frank,

If you are leaving it open in an attempt to keep the cockpit temperature
down, then you may want to consider getting a Canopy Cap. *They have been
extremely popular.http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/canopycap.htm

Good Soaring,

Paul Remde

"V1" wrote in message

...



I have a side-mounted canopy (Ventus 2). I'm concerned that a gust of
wind could blow it shut when it's in the open position, breaking or
damaging the canopy.


I could close it every time I walk away for a minute or two, but
sooner or later I tend to forget and leave it open. I've thought about
several ways to hold it open without undue stress on the hinges or
canopy, but I have to assume someone else has probably solved this
problem and proved through actual use a simple method what works.


I'd like hear from anyone who has come up with a good solution.
Thanks,


- Frank Allen- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


Unfortuately the canopy cap is not yet available for side opening
canopies.